Affectionate and Amorous

Affectionate

Affectionate adjective - Feeling or showing love.
Usage example: an affectionate child who gives hugs and kisses freely

Amorous is a synonym for affectionate in romantic topic. In some cases you can use "Amorous" instead an adjective "Affectionate".

Nearby Words: affection, affectionately

Amorous

Amorous adjective - Of, relating to, exciting, or expressing sexual attraction or desire.

Affectionate is a synonym for amorous in loving topic. You can use "Affectionate" instead an adjective "Amorous", if it concerns topics such as romantic.

Nearby Words: amoral, amour, amorousness, amorously, amor
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